PatentsGlobal
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has opened applications for 'My IP Story,' a flagship initiative aligned with Africa Intellectual Property Day 2026. This program encourages African entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators to narrate how intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, and c…
Saturday, August 22, 2026
PatentsAfrica
The prolonged legal battle over the 'Please Call Me' concept highlights a vital lesson for Africa’s emerging innovators: knowing what you own is essential to securing recognition and economic value. As the continent’s youth drive innovation across sectors, protecting intellectual property must become a foundational bu…
Thursday, June 18, 2026
PatentsAfrica
From March 17 to 19, 2026, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda and supported by the Funds-in-Trust Japan Industrial Property Global, convened a landmark conference in Kigali. The event gathered 43 women innovators and entrepreneurs from Rwanda and 10 othe…
Tuesday, April 14, 2026